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Ohio State Buckeyes basketball flips the recruiting script as Jake Diebler assembles his strongest class yet, landing two five-star prospects—Anthony Thompson and L.J. Smith—in a feat not seen since 2008. Can Diebler’s unorthodox approach redefine the program’s future and silence his critics?
Jay Stephens breaks down how the revamped roster, including key addition Alex Smith plus standout transfers like Justin Pippen and Jimmie Williams, positions the Buckeyes to compete for a Big Ten title and a deep NCAA tournament run. Key topics include the challenge of integrating eight new players, the balance of experience and young talent, and whether Ohio State can finally return to the Sweet 16. Can Diebler’s bold recruitment and leadership propel the Buckeyes back to college basketball’s elite?
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"SHOCKER: Jake Diebler DEFIES Doubters with Ohio State's Best Recruiting Class Yet" is an episode of Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball. Runtime 12 min. Published June 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.